Bret A. Schnitzer
also known as Schnitzerlaw, Seriousautoaccidents
About Bret
Biography
PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH CASES THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. WE ONLY CHARGE A FEE IF WE RECOVER. CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Licensed in Michigan for 39 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bret A. Schnitzer
3334 Fort St, Lincoln Park, MI, 48146
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Bret A. Schnitzer's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Lisa | October 12, 2012 | Motorcycle Accident
If you want results,
My husband was hit on his motorcycle by a drunk driver. After getting the run around from the insurance company, i made the choice to contact an attorney. Bret was the man for us, he got the job done. He always kept us informed and we are very grateful for all he did!!!!
Posted by Tom Paulson | October 08, 2012 | Personal Injury
ONE OF A KIND! THE BEST LAWYER FOR THE JOB!!
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, than you owe it to yourself to hire Bret Schnitzer. He is the hardest working, most knowledgable and experienced injury attorney in Michigan. He got me more money than I even could have ever believed. I am forever grateful to Bret Schnitzer and I hope...
Posted by Josh | April 06, 2011 | Personal Injury
Motorcycle accident lawyer downriver, michigan
This is the best injury attorney downriver, and probably in the State of Michigan. If you are seriously injured this is the attorney to hire. He does alot of auto cases and motorcycle cases and trucking injury cases. He got me over one million for my motorcycle accident.
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2009 | Car Accidents
THE BEST INJURY LAWYER IN TOWN
He is the best and he obtained over 5 million dollars for me in my auto accident.
Bret A. Schnitzer's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2022
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
Top Lawyer In Michigan, dbusiness
2014
Top Lawyer In Michigan (Product liability), dbusiness
2014
Top Lawyer In Michigan (Legal Malpractice), dbusiness
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super lawyer, SuperLawyers
1984
Advocate award, University of Detroit Law
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Bret A. Schnitzer,P.C.
1986 - 1991
Trial Attorney, The Law Offices of Zeff & Zeff, P.C.
Associations
1990 - Present
Mediation Tribunal AssociationPlaintiff Mediator
1986 - Present
Michigan Association for Justice
1985 - Present
Michigan Bar Association
1985 - Present
American Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
$350,000.00, Jury Verdict (including post judgment attorney fees and costs)
$300,000.00 policy limits
$1,100,000.00
$550,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$1,350,000.00, Jury Verdict
$1,200,000.00
$635,000.00 Arbitration award-binding and not appealed
$1,800,000.00, Jury Verdict
$950,000.00
$750,000.00, Jury Verdict
$1,100,000.00
$750,000.00
$475,000.00 settled shortly before trial.
$560,000.00, Jury Verdict
$375,000.00, Jury Verdict (including award of costs, interest and attorney fees under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act).
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
2012
Recent Jury Verdicts
Publications
2013
2013
2013
2012
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1993
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Would I have a case if I have permanent damage from work negligence?
09 Jan 2022
Can I sue a business that I settled with but for different reasons?
28 Dec 2021
Michigan Uninsured vs. Underinsured Motorist Coverage
20 Jan 2014
Legal Guides
iPhone or Android Phone Tool Kit Applications for Car Accidents
03 Apr 2013
iPhone or Android Phone Phone App for Car Accidents
03 Apr 2013
Downriver and Detroit Area injury TBI www.downriverautoaccident.com
06 Dec 2012